Alia Bhatt is undoubtedly one of Bollywood’s most influential and celebrated stars, having carved a remarkable journey as an actor, producer, and now, a mother. Over the years, she has evolved not just professionally but personally as well, embracing each new phase of life with honesty and self-awareness. In a recent candid conversation with Esquire India, Alia opened up about how motherhood has profoundly changed her, her complicated relationship with social media, and why protecting her personal life has become more important than ever.
Speaking about becoming a mother, Alia described the transformation as deeply overwhelming and life-altering. “It’s such a massive change. It happens over the course of nine months. You feel your body, and your mindset, transforming,” she shared. However, she explained that nothing compares to the moment when the child is born. “When you see the child that you’ve made come to life, the scale of that change is so profound that it’s almost impossible to go back to who you were before,” Alia said, capturing the emotional magnitude of motherhood.
The actor also reflected on how this new phase has reshaped her priorities and sense of self. While she continues to be committed to her craft, Alia admitted that her personal world now feels far more intimate than before. Discussing her presence on social media, she revealed that there are days when she feels the urge to completely disconnect. “There are days when I wake up and think, okay, I just want to delete my social media and be an actor who acts. I don’t want to keep up with this conversation again and again,” she confessed.
Despite these feelings, Alia acknowledged the strong bond she shares with her audience and supporters. She explained that leaving social media altogether would mean losing touch with people who have supported her journey from the very beginning. “I know that would really cut off contact with so many people who’ve supported me from the beginning, and I don’t want to do that,” she added, highlighting the constant balancing act between privacy and public connection.
Motherhood, she admitted, has also made her more guarded about sharing personal moments. “When it comes to really putting out your personal life… now my personal life is so personal that I find it a little bit difficult,” Alia said. Like many new parents, her world now revolves around her child. “My photo album is full of Raha. I actually have to work hard to take pictures of myself,” she added with a smile, offering a relatable glimpse into her everyday life as a mother.
Even as Alia navigates these personal changes, she remains firmly focused on her professional commitments. On the production front, she and her sister Shaheen Bhatt are set to back a coming-of-age romantic comedy titled Don’t Be Shy through their production banner, in collaboration with Prime Video. The film promises a fresh and youthful narrative, centered around self-discovery and emotional growth.
Don’t Be Shy follows the story of Shyamili ‘Shy’ Das, a 20-year-old young woman who believes she has her life perfectly planned. However, her world is turned upside down when unexpected events throw her carefully structured life into chaos. The film explores themes of identity, vulnerability, and growing up, marking another step in Alia’s efforts to support meaningful and contemporary storytelling.
On the acting front, Alia Bhatt has an exciting slate ahead. She will next be seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s highly anticipated film Love and War, which also stars Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal. The project has already generated massive buzz, given the powerful combination of its cast and director. In addition, Alia is set to appear in Yash Raj Films’ Alpha, where she will share screen space with Sharvari and Bobby Deol.
As Alia Bhatt continues to juggle motherhood, stardom, and creative ambitions, her reflections reveal a woman embracing change with grace and honesty. Whether it’s her evolving relationship with fame, her desire for privacy, or her commitment to meaningful cinema, Alia’s journey stands as a testament to growth—both on-screen and off.